A Note On Michigan

It's called a "closed primary, as stated on Fox. But apparently that doesn't mean a thing. McCain can get his Indie votes.

This election, like all elections, is open to all registered voters. Voters do not need to be a registered member of a political party in order to cast a ballot. However, this presidential primary is called a ‘closed primary.' When they arrive at the polls and fill out their application to vote, voters are required to indicate which party's primary they wish to vote in and they will receive a ballot for that party. That ballot will also contain any special election issues. Voters who wish only to vote in the special election may request a ballot that does not include presidential candidates.

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[rightwingprof]

Fox is a little confused. Michigan, like Indiana, is not a party registration state -- that is, there is no such thing as a registered Democrat or Republican there, just registered voters. Primaries work the same way in Indiana. You tell them what party ballot you want, and vote. It's called a closed primary because you cannot vote more than one party ballot.

Pennsylvania is the first party registration state I've lived in.

[Wahoo Willie Sez:]

prof, on first glance it appears you're saying the same thing with different words. Since I'm not a demonrat, I can't vote in NH, Indiana or Pennsylvania just in my own state, so I guess it doesn't really matter. I am hoping they win that case in Florida though. How stupid is it? I mean requiring a person to prove who they are and where they live.......In NC, one must vote within his registered party. Dimd for Dims and repubs for repubs. UNLESS!! One is an Indie (Actually "not-affiliated") then the voter may vote in one or the other but not both primaries.